"I Don't Know What to Do with My Life

question 26

Multiple Choice

"I don't know what to do with my life.I hate my job and everything seems so meaningless.I can barely muster the energy to get out of bed in the morning.Sometimes I just want to sleep for days." Based on this scenario from the text,which of the following is the most effective paraphrase?

• A)You are having trouble finding a worthwhile reason to get up and going each day,in particular because you are unhappy with your career and are unsure what direction your life should take.Does that sound correct?
• B)You can barely muster the energy to get out of bed in the morning.Is that right?
• C)You don't know what to do with your life,and you hate your job,which makes you want to sleep for days.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Good X

Placeholder term often used in economic models to represent a generic good or product.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction gained from each additional unit decreases.

Apples

A type of fruit known for its sweet taste and crisp texture, coming in various colors such as red, green, and yellow.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person increases consumption of a product, there is a decline in the marginal utility that person derives from consuming each additional unit of that product.